However, towards the end of promoting TharnType Season 2:7 Years of Love, Gulf decided to further his career via a different path. Having been in the centre of the buzzy touchpoints that piqued the genre's interest globally, he ultimately found himself siricken by the realisation that something had been missing in his career. "After working for some time now, I realised that being irue to myself is the best approach," he says. "I think everyone can achieve success in their own way. Working as a pair allows for shared joy and fun, but that doesn't mean working alone isn't enjoyable."
What prompted him were a series of circumstances that would lay the groundwork for Gulf to embrace authenticity, daring him to go to his greatest lengths yet even if it meant doing it by himself. "Trying to meet the expectations of others can make things feel inauthentic,"" Gulf shares. "Whereas I found that being myself adds to my confidence. There's an overall satisfaction that comes with it," he adds. "UItimately, success is a very personal journey."
Going solo meant anticipating bigger risks. There have not been enough instances of breaking free from the public's perception — in this case, the popularity Gulf earned just from one series -— that could have vouched it would work. Instead, Gulf took small,incremental steps. A year after Tharntype, his initial solo activities were a mix of small acting roles for short films and appearances in music videos.
During this time, Gulf signed with his first agency. But it took some more time — another year to be exact -to arrive at his next step, where he embarked on bigger ambitions. Starting with a new lead role in the popular K-Drama remake of the same title, romance series You Are My Make Up Artist, before landing himself a film debut in 2022 with Buaphan Fan Yap — both of which received critical acclaim.
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An Electrifying Ride
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Maturity in Spirit
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Benvenuto a Locanda
There is no experience more impactful than an honest meal and earnest hospitality, so Locanda makes for an appealing culinary stopover that should not be missed.
A Genuine Article of Fusion
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The Last Word
As the Official Timekeeper for the Olympics, there is a tremendous onus that comes with the role. After all, the Olympics is the world's stage where human excellence is measured down to the minutiae. By that standard, OMEGA's competence in the timekeeping field is also measured.
From Paper to Metal
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Mavericks Amongst Traditionalists
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The Case for the "It" Watch
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Heavy Lidded
In the masculine world of grooming, the sport (or art) of decorating one's lids with darkened kohl has been practised amongst niche circles, reserved for only a few brave men willing to go - or draw - the lengths of a sharp winged liner. Given the past decade's adoration of the bare-is-best routines, the notion of lined eyes has been mostly cast away. However, as the return of the Indie Sleaze movement returns, confronting the pressing question cannot be put off any longer. Should the world be opening its eyes and waking up for the return of \"guyliner\"?
